Glenmark Specialty S.A, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Glenmark) announced the advancement of its multi-country Phase 3 clinical trial for Trastuzumab rezetecan (SHR-A1811), a HER2-targeted antibody drug conjugate (ADC), for patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC).
India will serve as the first country in Glenmark’s licensed markets to initiate patient enrollment for the Phase 3 clinical trial, following the approval of Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). Glenmark also plans to enroll patients in Australia and South Korea, subject to regulatory approvals.
The study is aligned with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.’s ongoing parent Phase 3 trial in China. Glenmark aims to generate clinically relevant data across broader and more diverse patient populations, supporting the development of Trastuzumab rezetecan across Glenmark’s licensed markets. The randomized, controlled, multi-centre, Phase 3 trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of Trastuzumab rezetecan in patients with HER2-expressing platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, a difficult-to-treat disease where treatment options remain limited, and outcomes continue to be poor. Conducting the trial across multiple geographies is expected to support the generation of evidence from diverse patient groups and strengthen the clinical data package for the therapy across Glenmark’s licensed markets.
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Monika Tandon, Global Head of Clinical Development, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, said, “Advancing this pivotal Phase 3 trial marks an important step in Glenmark’s journey to build a differentiated oncology pipeline for global markets. Platinum-resistant ovarian cancer remains an area of significant unmet need, and the initiation of patient enrollment in India, with additional countries planned, reflects our commitment to developing novel targeted therapies for patients with hard-to-treat cancers and limited treatment options. This study also strengthens our ability to generate clinically relevant evidence across diverse populations.”
Ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging gynecologic malignancies globally. It is the eighth1 most common cancer among women worldwide. India carries a significant burden, ranking among the countries with the highest number of ovarian cancer cases and deaths globally. Many patients with advanced ovarian cancer treated with available platinum-based therapies develop recurrence and subsequently platinum resistance. This underscores the need for continued clinical development of targeted therapies that may improve treatment options for patients with advanced and resistant disease.
